Inclusion for Individuals with Special Needs
“Many families of children with disabilities seek support from a faith community more than anything else in their community. Their priority in seeking a church is not always a place where they ...
“Many families of children with disabilities seek support from a faith community more than anything else in their community. Their priority in seeking a church is not always a place where they ...
"Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." Ecclesiastes 4:12 There is a big difference between a church permitting disability ...
When World War II called millions of men to the battlefields of Europe and the Pacific, many traditionally male jobs such as manufacturing were left...
For a number of years, Liz Babbitt had worked in special needs ministry providing training for churches and supporting families impacted by disability. But when Liz’s grandson was diagnosed with ...
Family Retreats humble me. The families Ken and I meet are powerful examples of God’s sustaining grace to the weary and wounded. Like the Trotters. Things...
I recently had an enlightening conversation with a colleague. As we walked back to the office from visiting the adult special needs day-program at our church...
Every person has important gifts that need to be shared with others and the church, but many families face real challenges with finding acceptance and a...
Hi, I’m Joni Eareckson Tada, and years ago, I served on the Disability Advisory Committee to the U.S. Secretary of State. We advised Condoleezza Rice on disability concerns in other ...
In honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Crystal is talking with Nicole Pollastrini, a wonderful mama to three kids. When Nicole and her husband first decided to grow their family, ...
"Lateef’s family and his courageous community were blazing new trails far beyond the idea of mainstreaming." In the fall of 1987, in Mrs. Malte’s second grade class at Monte Gardens ...